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... and comes from the alps over 100km away. Thank goodness as bottled water is 2.50 euros - very expensive! We experienced McDonalds for the first time here for lunch but followed this with some apple strudel and a toast to Aunty Al.Off to the waltz house tonight and the girls are looking forward to dressing up. Although from now on the fashion will have to include beanies, gloves, scarves and warm coats as it is quite ...

... a busy air space 'Twas a slight breeze much cooler Than from where we had been And the spray from the fountains Was pleasant and clean We lay in the sun On the luscious green grass And whispered sweet nothings As we let the time pass We were just here mere hours Not quite worth the rhyme But train rides and aeroplanes Give me just too much ...

About 10 kms.... AM - walked back into the city to PedalPower for today's cycle tour of the city. Horst was our guide, Jo met him 10 years ago on the same tour! He took about 15 of us all round Vienna city, visiting all the top tourist areas, so much faster on a bike!! We saw all the Palaces, Parliament House, the Town hall etc then we went right ...

... on to a lovely church and a great view of the city. Later Jim and Bernice went out for an anniversary dinner, Jay went out in search of his high school memories and I went out shopping in the neighbourhood, blogged and edited photos.

Best thing about Day 5: Riding on the gigantic Ferris wheel. Worst: Tramping around Grinzing in the heat trying to find our bus.

Tomorrow we travel by car to Zirl in the Tryol (near Innsbruck) where we ...

... There was a traditional Austrian dance much like a reel, and then a waltz during which the words, "Alles Walzer," were announced which indicated that everyone could join the young folks. There are a variety of tickets to the ball. We splurged and had dinner and at table in the Festaal, but there were other ballrooms where options for dinner, or just a seat were available, and tickets with just entry at 10pm but not dinner or seat. With the announcement of "Alles ...